This book traces the development of French battleships from 1890 to 1922, and also covers the extensive modifications made to the survivors during the interwar period. It is liberally illustrated throughout with line drawings and labelled schematics, plus photographs from the extensive Caresse collection, many of which are previously unpublished. IPMS Great War SIG

This book traces the development of French battleships from 1890 to 1922, and also covers the extensive modifications made to the survivors during the interwar period. It is liberally illustrated throughout with line drawings and labelled schematics, plus photographs from the extensive Caresse collection, many of which are previously unpublished.IPMS Great War SIG

As featured in Broomsgrove Standard

As featured inBroomsgrove Standard

A subject as large as a battlecruiser demands a book of equal proportions and this slick publication does not disappoint. It is also refreshing that both author/artist are Italians, Cosentino a retired Italian Navy Commodore and Stanglini, an experienced contributor on all naval subjects, who give us a very well-balanced viewpoint on the pros and cons of each of the opposing Navies ships.
The strategic, economic and technical hurdles are covered in detail. Both nations Battlecruisers are covered all supported by high quality black and white photography a superb line drawings.
A substantial, highly-recommended book, in all aspects. Military Modelling Vol.46, July 2016 - Owen Cooper

A subject as large as a battlecruiser demands a book of equal proportions and this slick publication does not disappoint. It is also refreshing that both author/artist are Italians, Cosentino a retired Italian Navy Commodore and Stanglini, an experienced contributor on all naval subjects, who give us a very well-balanced viewpoint on the pros and cons of each of the opposing Navies ships.
The strategic, economic and technical hurdles are covered in detail. Both nations Battlecruisers are covered all supported by high quality black and white photography a superb line drawings.
A substantial, highly-recommended book, in all aspects.Military Modelling Vol.46, July 2016 - Owen Cooper

As featured in Evesham Journal

As featured inEvesham Journal

A compelling, dramatic account of the Royal Navy's great sea battle. Robert K Massie

A compelling, dramatic account of the Royal Navy's great sea battle.Robert K Massie

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